What happend on 13th December

12.12
14.12
1862

American Civil War: At the Battle of Fredericksburg, Confederate General Robert E. Lee defeats the Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside.

1643

English Civil War: The Battle of Alton takes place in Hampshire.

1642

Abel Janszoon Tasman reaches New Zealand.

1577

Sir Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, on his round-the-world voyage

1545

Council of Trent begins